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Operating Vacuum




   Ultimate Operating Vacuum:
 
     Vacuum or pressure is often measured in torr, or mm Hg referenced above absolute zero pressure. Sometimes the following reference terms are used:

1 torr and above: Rough Vacuum
0.001 to 1.0 torr: Medium Vacuum
Below 0.001 torr: High Vacuum

There are other terms and standards used such as medium vacuum and ultra high vacuum; consult supplier for application specifications.
 
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Pumping Speed




   Pumping Speed:
 
     Pumping speed or air volume capacity of the vacuum pump.  Vacuum pumps are flow rated according to the volume of air exhausted with no pressure differential across the pump.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
Applications




   Applications       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   General Purpose / Industrial
 
     Covers a wide range of industrial and manufacturing applications.
 
   Analytical / Scientific
 
     Designed for use in scientific applications such as electron microscopes, analytical spectrometers, or physics experimentation.
 
   Chemical / Corrosive Gas
 
     Designed for use with chemicals and/or corrosive gases and vapors.
 
   Food Processing
 
     Food processing applications include freeze drying, conveying, and sanitary packaging.
 
   Manufacturing Processing
 
     Vacuum pumps designed for use in manufacturing applications such as plastics vacuum forming, degassing, vacuum sintering and casting, etc.
 
   Medical / Laboratory
 
     Specialized for use in highly specialized medical or biomedical laboratory applications.
 
   Packaging
 
     Vacuum packaging applications include shrink-wrapping and packaging of food, candy, electronic and medical devices and components.
 
   Power Generation
 
     Applications such as condenser venting and vapor recovery in power generation systems such as hydroelectric, nuclear, or fossil fuel power generation.
 
   Pharmaceutical / Sanitary
 
     Sanitary applications such as pharmaceutical or food and beverage processing require features such as sterilizeability, nonabsorbent seals, and other clean components.
 
   Semiconductor Manufacturing
 
     Designed specifically for the demands of semiconductor, chip or board manufacturing applications.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary application.
 
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Type / Technology




   Pump Type / Technology       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Axial Blower
 
     Multiple-blade rotor imparts axial velocity which is converted to pressure; very high flow rates.
 
   Centrifugal Blower
 
     High-speed impeller produces radial air flow; velocity converted to pressure energy.  Evacuated air flows radially outward against blower wall as opposed to axially through tube in axial blowers.
 
   Circumferential Piston
 
     Multiple-rotor configuration in which two rotors, each with two "wings" that trap air against the outside wall during rotation and compress it in their rotary stroke toward the outlet. The wings of the two rotors alternate in compression strokes.
 
   Claw
 
     Claw or rotary claw pumps use precision-designed intermeshing hooked claws with very tight tolerances and clearances for highly efficient internal compression.  They are typically noncontact, minimizing or eliminating friction and wear.
 
   Diaphragm
 
     Diaphragm oscillation driven by a reciprocating or eccentric "rocking" rod; no sliding seals or parts.  This design isolates the pumped fluid from any contact with the pumping mechanism.  Diaphragm pumps exhibit a much lower compression ration than piston pumps, but frequently offer quiet, economical performance.
 
   Gear Pump
 
     Gear pumps are positive displacement pumps used to transport high pressure and high volume flows.  They use the meshing of gear teeth to reduce volume and move air to evacuate the vacuum chamber.
 
   Linear
 
     Stroke of sliding piston compression is generated with electromagnetic oscillation; clean and quiet.
 
   Liquid Ring
 
     Eccentrically mounted rotor and vanes utilize liquid ring on inside of chamber to compress air.  The liquid also absorbs compression heat and entrained particles in the air.
 
   Lobed Rotor
 
     Air is trapped and compressed by the diminishing volume caused by the meshing of oppositely rotating lobes.
 
   Reciprocating Piston
 
     Piston mechanically reduces air volume inside cylinder.  These pumps may have one or several pistons being driven by a motor.  The vacuum levels produced by this pump style are somewhat higher than for other types of mechanical pumps.
 
   Regenerative Blower
 
     Similar to centrifugal with airflow chamber designed to generate higher pressure.  Air flows radially outward along blade to housing wall, whereupon it flows down to the root of the next blade gap and repeats the cycle.  The airflow thus creates several "stages" of compression.
 
   Rocking Piston
 
     Similar to reciprocating piston but is not articulated; "rocks" with eccentric motion of drive.
 
   Rotary Piston
 
     Rotary piston or cam is rotating eccentrically; evacuates air through check valve on the "compression" or evacuation stroke while air from the vacuum application fills in behind it.
 
   Rotary Vane
 
     Eccentrically mounted rotor and sliding vanes compress air in diminishing volume compartments.
 
   Rotary Screw
 
     Two or more spindles with intermeshing screws rotate oppositely, creating axially progressing "chambers," moving the air from suction to discharge. Larger pumps often have double suction, where air is let in from both ends to a central discharge port.

Rotary screw pumps often offer good vacuum levels with pulse-free operation.
 
   Scroll
 
     Air is moved as intake air is compressed between the surfaces of mating involute spirals, one of which is moving to progressively push the evacuated air out to the exhaust.
 
   Other
 
     Unlisted, specialized, or proprietary mechanical vacuum technology.
 
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   Configuration       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Individual Vacuum Pump
 
     Individual vacuum pump, typically for insertion into or use with a larger system or process.
 
   Combination / Multi-Technology Pump
 
     Two or more different technology or capacity pumps stacked together to increase capacity or take advantage of the features of each type.
 
   Vacuum Pump System / Station
 
     Vacuum systems can include multiple pumps and associated piping, valves, controls, receivers, etc.  Can also indicate centralized vacuum source for manufacturing or automation cells or plants.
 
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   Compression / Pressure Service
 
     Some vacuum pumps may be used for compression of air or other gases.
 
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More Specs




   Lubrication:       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Dry / Oil-less
 
     Permanently sealed bearings or other isolation technology eliminate oil in the fluid train.
 
   Splash Lubrication
 
     Oil splashes onto components from bath.
 
   Oil-flooded
 
     Sometimes used in rotary vane and other mechanical pump styles; heavy application of oil for the lubrication of moving parts.
 
   Positive Pressure
 
     Oil pressure maintained for highest level of lubrication.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted or specialized lubrication technique.
 
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   Operating Temperature:
 
     This is the full required range of ambient operating temperature.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Motor Power:
 
     Motor power is a reference value sometimes used to generally characterize vacuum pump size.
 
   Search Logic:      User may specify either, both, or neither of the "At Least" and "No More Than" values. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.
   Power Source       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   None
 
     Option for some high vacuum pumps such as turbomolecular, where vacuum is increased by molecular absorption rather than mechanically moving parts.
 
   Compressed Air / Fluid
 
     Power is derived from nonelectric media such as motive fluid. Compressed air is most common, but hydraulic or other power sources are possible.
 
   DC Power
 
     Includes battery and power supply inputs.
 
   AC Single Phase
 
     Typical single phase voltages include 115V/60Hz and 230V/50Hz.
 
   AC Three Phase
 
     Many industrial devices run from three phase power such as 208V or 377V.
 
   Engine
 
     Any pump whose primary power comes from an engine such as a gasoline or diesel engine.
 
   Magnetic Drive
 
     Magnetic drives typically use a rotating magnetic field to drive the pump impeller.  This can allow for seal-less construction and is often used for pumping clean liquids or gases.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted or specialized power source.
 
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   Mounting & Features       
   Your choices are...
 
      
 
   Benchtop
 
     Small enough to mount or be placed on a bench or table; may included portability.
 
   Cart / Portable
 
     Wheels, casters, or easily movable frame for frequent relocation.
 
   OEM Controller / Control Panel
 
     Vacuum pump or vacuum system has an integral OEM controller or control panel consisting of adjustment controls more than a simple regulator knob.
 
   Floor / Skid
 
     Rests on floor or on a skid; typically for larger vacuum pumps.
 
   Gas Ballast
 
     Atmospheric air allowed into the compression chamber to minimize condensate in the oil and prevent corrosion.
 
   Integral Trap(s)
 
     Traps are used to prevent backstreaming and resultant contamination from roughing pumps in a high vacuum or sanitary applications.  There are various trap types or technologies designed for the prevention of chamber entry by oil or water vapor, hydrocarbons, etc.
 
   Magnetic Bearing
 
     Vacuum pump utilizing magnetic bearing where the rotor is lifted using magnetic levitation.  Magnetic levitation in magnetic bearings eliminates contact and contact friction between the two surfaces.
 
   Permanent Installation
 
     Very large systems or stations that are installed permanently in one place.
 
   Valve Sequencing Control
 
     Sequence control of valve opening is critical, especially in a high vacuum system.  This option denotes pumps with valve control.
 
   Vacuum Gauge
 
     Dial, numeric, or other readout of pressure.
 
   Other
 
     Other unlisted, specialized, or proprietary mounting style.
 
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